Caledonia Gladiators secured their place in the SLB Playoff Final at the O2 Arena with an impressive 80-58 victory over the Essex Rebels at Playsport this afternoon at Playsport Arena.

In front of a loud home crowd, the Gladiators delivered a composed and dominant performance to continue what has already been a historic season for the club. The Gladiators led 25-20 after the opening quarter before extending their advantage throughout the game with strong defensive intensity and efficient scoring on the offensive end.

The Gladiator fought hard in every quarter to take control of the Semi-Final, with the team continuing to execute on both ends of the floor to close out a memorable win and book their place in London next weekend.

Tierra Hodges led from the front with an MVP performance, finishing with 21 points, while Annie Warren added 16 points. Brynn Masikewich also played a huge role in the victory with a dominant double-double of 13 points and 18 rebounds.

The win is another major moment in what has been an outstanding season for the Gladiators. After months of hard work, resilience and consistency, the team has earned the opportunity to compete on the biggest stage in British basketball.

With the O2 Arena now awaiting, the Gladiators will head to London next Sunday with the chance to complete a remarkable campaign and compete for the SLB Playoff Championship. The Gladiator are ready for the rematch of this year’s SLB Trophy final as they will take on the Sheffield Hatters for the crown of Playoff Champion!